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## skipIf() function

Helper function for skipping tests when a certain condition is met.

<b>Signature:</b>

```typescript
export declare function skipIf<ARGS extends unknown[], RETVAL>(skip: boolean, verb: TestDefinition<ARGS, RETVAL> & {
    skip: TestDefinition<ARGS, RETVAL>;
}, name: string, ...args: ARGS): RETVAL;
```

## Parameters

|  Parameter | Type | Description |
|  --- | --- | --- |
|  skip | boolean | Should the test case/suite be skipped? |
|  verb | [TestDefinition](./testlab.testdefinition.md)<!-- -->&lt;ARGS, RETVAL&gt; &amp; { skip: [TestDefinition](./testlab.testdefinition.md)<!-- -->&lt;ARGS, RETVAL&gt;; } | The function to invoke to define the test case or the test suite, e.g. <code>it</code> or <code>describe</code>. |
|  name | string | The test name (the first argument of <code>verb</code> function). |
|  args | ARGS | Additional arguments (framework specific), typically a function implementing the test. |

<b>Returns:</b>

RETVAL

## Example


```ts
skipIf(
  !features.freeFormProperties,
  describe,
 'free-form properties (strict: false)',
  () => {
    // the tests
  }
);

```